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Southridge School: STRONG START volunteers needed
Strong Start is an early years literacy program that focuses on sounds, letters and sight words. We're currently looking for volunteers for the Fall and Winter terms. What we ask of our volunteers is to attend two one-hour training sessions and then commit an hour a two once a week for a ten week session.
This is a great opportunity for B.ed. students as it is a well respected program in the Waterloo Region.
For more information, please see our website. www.strongstart.ca
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- Democrats are moving America forward while Congressional Republicans admit they want to take us back to the "exact same" failed policies of Bush that drove us into the ditch.
- Congressional Republicans are protecting Wall Street, Big Oil, health insurance companies and corporations who use tax loopholes to ship U.S. jobs overseas -- voting against investments that put Americans to work building roads, bridges, broadband, wind turbines, and solar panels that will help America lead the world -- and voting against tax cuts for small businesses to help create hundreds of thousands of local jobs.
Today, the Office of the Vice President released a report on the progress of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The report revealed that Recovery Act funds have been put to work on-schedule, projects are frequently under-budget, and due to strong oversight and transparency measures, the program has a lower than average rate of waste and fraud. [White House, 10/1/10]
Washington Post - Report gives stimulus package high marks
…the report challenges public perceptions of the stimulus aid as slow-moving and wasteful - an image that has fueled voter anger with the dominant party. Even some former skeptics who predicted that the money would lead to rampant abuse now acknowledge that the program could serve as a model for improving efficiency in government.
…By the end of September, the administration had spent 70 percent of the act's original $787 billion, which met a White House goal of quickly pumping money into the nation's ravaged economy, the report says. The administration also met nearly a dozen deadlines set by Congress for getting money out the door.
Meanwhile, lower-than-anticipated costs for some projects have permitted the administration to stretch stimulus money further than expected, financing an additional 3,000 projects, according to the report.
…the report says that stimulus contracts and grants have so far been relatively free of the fraud charges…
The CBO has forecast that the package may be on track to meet the administration's goal of preserving 3.5 million jobs by the end of the year.
Stan Soloway, president of the Professional Services Council, which represents government contractors, said the unprecedented focus on oversight clearly paid off and should be analyzed for lessons that could be applied throughout the government.
…the report serves to verify, he [Jared Bernstein, Vice President Biden's chief economist] said, that 'the recovery act has accomplished much of what it set out to do.' [10/1/10]
TIME Magazine - It's Official: The Stimulus Isn't a Waste of Money
So far, while the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is clearly not a political success, it is just as clearly a managerial success -- on schedule, under budget, and according to independent investigators, remarkably free of fraud.
Meanwhile, Earl Devaney, the hard-nosed watchdog leading the independent Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, recently testified to Congress that investigators 'simply haven't seen the kind of fraud that we would have imagined as professional law enforcement.'
…concerns that excessive vigilance against fraud would slow the pace of spending don't seem to have panned out, either. [10/1/10]
The Sacramento Bee (California) - Stimulus Critic Lungren won $30 million for Rancho Cordova company
[MEMBER MENTIONED: R-Dan Lungren (CA-3): Voted NO on Recovery Act]
Rep. Dan Lungren likened the federal stimulus plan to a 'spending spree which will add to a growing mountain of debt,' but he helped secure $30 million from the program for a local company…
The Gold River Republican teamed with Democratic Rep. Jim Costa of Bakersfield to lobby the Department of Energy on behalf of Clean Energy Systems, a Rancho Cordova company working to use rocket science to develop and build zero-emission power plants.
Lungren has panned the 2009 economic recovery package, saying the Democrat-backed plan 'poured kerosene on the fire' instead of creating jobs and conditions vital to an economic recovery.
The project is expected to create or protect 150 jobs between the Rancho Cordova headquarters and a Bakersfield project site, numbers Lungren praised in a recent release announcing the award. [10/1/10]
Tucson Sentinel (Arizona) - Tucson police get $12.3 million grant to hire 50 officers
[MEMBER MENTIONED: Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8)]
The Tucson Police Department will receive a $12.3 million federal stimulus grant to pay the salaries of 50 officers, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced today.
The grant will fund entry-level salaries and benefits for three years for newly-hired, full-time sworn officer positions or for rehired officers who have been laid off.
'We're getting the lion's share of the funding coming to Arizona,' Giffords said. 'Public safety is the most important function of government and this money will make the people of Tucson safer.' [9/30/10]
The Bay City Times (Michigan) - Standish, Gladwin to benefit from stimulus funds
[MEMBER MENTIONED: Bart Stupak (MI-1)]
Federal stimulus money is on its way to Michigan and the Standish and Gladwin communities are set to benefit from it.
Congressman Bart Stupak, D-Menominee, announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded American Recovery and reinvestment Act grants and loans for infrastructure improvement projects.
The projects are expected to create jobs for residents of the communities receiving the funds, Stupak said.
"I am pleased that important stimulus funds are being used for infrastructure improvements in northern Michigan," said Stupak.
"These investments will create construction jobs and enhance the services provided at public facilities in rural areas throughout the country." [9/29/10]
Brattleboro Reformer (Vermont) - Vermont receives funding for Amtrak
[MEMBER MENTIONED: Peter Welch (VT-At Large)]
Vermont's congressional delegation and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday the release of $50 million in federal stimulus money for upgrades to the Amtrak passenger track from St. Albans to Vernon.
The infrastructure investment will also create numerous construction jobs and revamp the railroad for both freight and passenger trains in the long-term.
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said improvements to Amtrak's Vermonter (running from St. Albans through Brattleboro's station to Washington, D.C.) will help Windham County businesses and commuters while boosting the region's growing tourism economy.
'This investment in high-speed rail will create good jobs and support Windham County's environment commitment,' he said. 'With the release of these funds, the [American Reinvestment and Recovery Act] is putting Vermonters to work and laying the groundwork for the future of Vermont's transportation infrastructure…" [9/30/10]
Tri-City Herald (Washington) - $89M in stimulus funds to support Smart Grid project
Battelle and the Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory have completed a cooperative agreement that will authorize release of $89 million in economic stimulus money for the Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project.
At its peak, the project could create about 1,500 jobs in manufacturing, installation and operation of smart grid equipment, telecommunications networks, software and controls. [10/1/10]
Other Headlines:
- USA TODAY - Major solar projects make progress in California
- The Beacon (Massachusetts) - State officials tour Acton-Boxborough schools to see stimulus funds at work

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Situated in the historical district, this hotel is close to Neighbourgoods Market, Museum Africa, and Carlton Centre. Also nearby are Johannesburg Zoo and Alexander Theatre.
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In addition to wireless Internet access (surcharge), easyHotel Johannesburg CBD provides limo/town car service, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
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EasyHotel Johannesburg CBD features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and secure parking. High-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Johannesburg hotel also offers limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available nearby for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2010.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ZAR 45 (for 2 hours, rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 45 (for 2 hours, rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per person (one way)
- Early check-in fee: ZAR 590
- Late check-out fee: ZAR 300
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.


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Live-Action Barbie Movie in the Works
Sony Pictures and Mattel have partnered to create a live-action movie focused on the iconic doll. »
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Welcome a Baby Boy
Wilde and Sudeikis announced they were expecting a baby together back in October 2013 and in January of this year, the "Rush" actress confirmed they were having a son. »
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Roger Ebert's final blog posting last April ended with his hopeful sign-off: "I'll see you at the movies." The award-winning film critic died two days later. »
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"Purchased these thank-you cards for my son's baptism. They turned out beautifully. I was a little worried about the paper quality as I did not have an option to choose from a variety of paper types as I did for the invitations (matte, glossy, pearl shimmer, etc). But the matte finish was appropriate and the paper thickness - perfect. The colours also turned out beautifully. Inside text was accurate and font size small enough for me to add my own personal message. As usual, Tiny Prints under-promised and over-delivered; I received the cards a day or two earlier than expected."
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"Super happy with this thank you card with a black and white photo of the kids when they were toddlers. Great quality of the printing make it a wonderful keepsake for family and friends."
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Community Calendar for Thursday, September 20, 20128:56 am | September 20, 2012
ThursdaySept. 20
The Mountain States Auxiliary will hold a sale of cinnamon-glazed nuts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. The sale will feature fresh-roasted, cinnamon-glazed, pecans, almonds and cashews. Sugar-free pecans will also be available. Customers are welcome to enjoy a free sample. Twenty percent of all sales will go to the Sycamore Shoals Hospital Auxiliary to benefit patients and their families.
Carter County Citizens In Action will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. in the courtroom at the Carter County Courthouse.
FridaySept. 21
The Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center will host a special buffet breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu for this all-you-can-eat breakfast will include biscuits, gravy, sausage, pork tenderloin, scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, apple butter, juice and coffee. Tickets are $6. Carryout will be available. A special program of music will be provided by country music entertainer Marlow Tackett with Chuck Mathes. All proceeds will go to support the center and its activities and programs.
Hampton Lodge No. 750 will hold a stated meeting at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome.
The Elizabethton Senior Dance Club will hold a dance at the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, No. 1847, 1000 N. Sycamore St., from 7 to 10 p.m. Music will be provided by the Rambling Rose Band. Those attending are asked to bring finger foods to share. There is a $6 door charge.
The Elizabethton Civitan Club will raise the American flag at participating business locations. Businesses interested in having a flag to observe Ex POW/MIA Recognition Day are asked to call 542-2092 to request a flag service.
Southern Countrymen Band will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Outdoorsman on Stone Drive in Kingsport. Admission is $5. For more information, call Daryl Goodman at 943-5600.
The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
SaturdaySept. 22
A Christmas Doll Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in downtown Jonesborough. The show will feature antique dolls and accessories, modern collectables, clothes, toys and much more from 1890 to 2012. Appraisals will be offered. Admission is $3.50. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information, call Debbie Merritt at 677-3501.
Southern Boyz will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Buffalo Ruritan Club in Bluff City. Admission is $5.
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Closed Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at Crossroads, 413 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
Narcotics Anonymous "Just For Today" group will meet at the Crossroads Building at 12:15 p.m. Enter through the entrance at the rear of the building.
SundaySept. 23
The Order of the Eastern Star will host a Sunday lunch at the Butler Masonic Lodge from noon-2 p.m. Cost is $7 and carryouts are available. For more information, call Phyllis Matherly at 768-3575.
The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton.
MondaySept. 24
The Elizabethton Choral Club will rehearse at 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton. Under the Direction of Debbie Gouge, the group performs a wide variety of choral music two to three times per season. For more information, call President Bill Fancher at 213-5070.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, will meet at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church, 704 Siam Road, Elizabethton, on Mondays with weighing in from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call 213-2770.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays with weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 543-6540.
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Friends, It's a Global warning! Please don't ignore it anyway. Muslim Judge wants to remove Hindu Statues in Malaysia. Saudi Arabia declares all Non Muslims are terrorists in new law to crack down on political dissidents. Jihadi Terrorism is an unthinkable crisis for the Human Civilization. Even then we have to tolerate these filthy Muslim creatures!
We have just two options in our hands. First is to welcome these Islamic mentalities and workout reciprocally. We should start initiative to remove all Islamic foundations (Mosques-Madrasas-Seminaries) in Non Islamic countries as Muslim countries do not allow Non-Muslim Temples, Churches, Monasteries, Synagogues etc. And pass necessary legislation in all Non Muslim Countries to declare Muslims as eventual terrorists. We have to crush down the Global Jihad challenging us every second.
And the second option is: Boycott Islam. Say No to Islam as it is just dangerous. Ban Islam as they want to ban you.
~ Upananda Brahmachari, Editor, Hindu Existence.
'Huge' Hindu, Buddhist statues against Islam, ex-judge says.
Boo Su-Lyn | Malay Mail | Kualalumpur | APRIL 16, 2014:: The "huge" statues at a Hindu temple in Batu Caves and Buddhist temple in Penang are an affront to Islam as the religion forbids idolatry, a retired Court of Appeals judge said.
Datuk Mohd Noor Abdullah stressed that such sculptures of non-Muslim deities should not be built in the open, but should be placed within an enclosed building instead.
"With such a huge statue, you're showing that your religion is all mighty and powerful," Mohd Noor told The Malay Mail Online and Bernama in an joint interview yesterday, referring to the 42.7-metre high statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu warrior god, at Batu Caves in Selangor.
Pointing to the Federal Constitution which states that Islam is the religion of the federation, the former judge insisted Islam is above other faiths.
"When non-Muslims build such big idols, it hurts people's feelings," he said.He added that non-Muslims had freedom of worship, but that such freedom must be exercised in a way where "Muslims don't feel threatened".
The retired judge also criticised the 30.2-metre high statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, at a Buddhist temple at Air Itam, Penang.
"Islam forbids images (of gods). Here, you allow images of Buddha in the country. That's not consistent with Islam. But if you cover it up, you can allow it," Mohd Noor said. [Read details here...]
Saudi Arabia declares all atheists are terrorists in new law to crack down on political dissidents.
Adam Withnall | The Independent | London | Apr 1, 2014:: Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of new laws which define atheists as terrorists, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. In a string of royal decrees and an overarching new piece of legislation to deal with terrorism generally, the Saudi King Abdullah has clamped down on all forms of political dissent and protests that could "harm public order".
The new laws have largely been brought in to combat the growing number of Saudis travelling to take part in the civil war in Syria, who have previously returned with newfound training and ideas about overthrowing the monarchy.
To that end, King Abdullah issued Royal Decree 44, which criminalizes "participating in hostilities outside the kingdom" with prison sentences of between three and 20 years, Human Rights Watch said.
Yet last month further regulations were issued by the Saudi interior ministry, identifying a broad list of groups which the government considers to be terrorist organizations — including the Muslim Brotherhood.
Article one of the new provisions defines terrorism as "calling for atheist thought in any form, or calling into question the fundamentals of the Islamic religion on which this country is based".
Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director of Human Rights Watch, said: "Saudi authorities have never tolerated criticism of their policies, but these recent laws and regulations turn almost any critical expression or independent association into crimes of terrorism.
"These regulations dash any hope that King Abdullah intends to open a space for peaceful dissent or independent groups," Stork said.
Human Rights Watch said the new regulations were also a setback to campaigns for the protection and release of a number of prominent human rights activists currently jailed in Saudi Arabia. It said Waleed Abu al-Khair and Mikhlif al-Shammari recently lost appeals and will soon begin three-month and five-year respective sentences for criticizing Saudi authorities.
The organisation said the new "terrorism" provisions contain language that prosecutors and judges are already using to prosecute and convict independent activists and peaceful dissidents.
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The Folk Art design illustrates the simplicity of an earlier time. The early salt-glazed pottery made by Pfaltzgraff were the inspiration for the Folk Art collection. The higher sides on this bowl will keep your soup, cereal or ice cream neatly in the bowl. Crafted of stoneware. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Deep soup/cereal bowl measures 6 inch diameter (24 ounce) x 3 inch high.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by treL So disappointed I have had these dishes for years. I recently chipped this bowl and being the Virgo I am, I had to throw it away. I was delighted to find that it is still offered by Pfaltzgraff but so disappointed when I rec'd it. I haven't ordered any of my pattern for a number of yrs. and when I rec'd this bowl it just felt different, looked different and the "logo" is awful. I don't know if it's because these are now made in China or what but I will not be ordering more. If anything I will check eBay for the older original dishes January 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by fritz10 great size for soups to desserts Bowls are versatile, great size for soups to desserts. Cereal in the morning to ice cream sundae at night. October 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by teajay53 Folk Art I have owned this pattern since 1986 and so greatful they have brought back the pattern. The pattern can be dressed up or down and it has been a great dish wear set for daily use with my family. I loved the pattern so mush that after it was retired I began shopping thrift and garage sales looking for additional pieces. As my family has grown I am proud to say my set can accomodate seating for all 25 of us. Imagine how thrilled I was when the patter was re-released and now square dishes. These have added great architure to my dining table. Pfaltzgraff thanks for remaining a product full of quality. Its hard to believe I have used this daily for 26 years and have not tired of the pattern. August 22, 2012
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The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest municipal housing preservation and development agency in the nation. The agency's mission is to promote housing equality and create and sustain viable neighborhoods for New Yorkers though housing education, outreach, loan and development programs and enforcement of housing standards. HPD is responsible for implementing the New Housing Marketplace Plan (NHMP), a multibillion dollar initiative to finance 165,000 units of affordable housing for half a million New Yorkers by the close of the 2014 fiscal year. HPD is on track to meet that deadline and perhaps surpass the goal.
Thanks to the programs and partnerships created by HPD most of the property formerly owned by the City is now back in private hands, having been developed or preserved as affordable housing. The agency has developed innovative community revitalization initiatives that promote private investment and productive public-private partnerships such as Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP), HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program and Real Estate Owned (REO). HPD works with its governmental, community, non-profit, and for-profit partners to strengthen neighborhoods increase the supply of well-maintained, affordable housing and to enable more New Yorkers to become homeowners.
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IUCN condemns attack on Virunga's Chief Warden
IUCN is deeply shocked by the news of the violent attack on Virunga National Park's Chief Warden Emmanuel de Merode, which took place yesterday. …
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Twenty four percent of European bumblebee species are threatened with extinction according to a recent study assessing the species group at the European level. … | French | Spanish | Dutch
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Hey, all. My first post here, I hope I do it well.
I'm just wondering, yet a little upset, why Flash player is asking a HUGE ammount of cpu usage.
I remember in the year 2004 a 2005 that my little cousin had my old pentium2 at 450 mhz and 256 mb memory on the OS winxp prof. With a simple video card as a geforce 2 100/200 mx with 32 mb of memory
My point: Since that year we've uploaded some video's on youtube and other places who are still online.
But in 2004 a 2005 on the pentium 2 full screen, even on that pc was no probleem. Now, today;s we cant even watch that SAME video on a pentium 4 prescott@2800 mhz with 3 gig of memory and a 512 mb ddr 3 card. THis is kinda ridiculous isn't it?. Even the 240 a 480 stutters in full screen not to mention 720p and up is impossible to watch.(even in small window)
This happens also on others system who are a amdx64 2800 to 3500 rating.
My question is really: Why is the cpu usage soo big for a flash video, while it played fine in the old days in the year 2005, on a simple p2 system. Its the same video, same resolution and the same old codec(s) lols:(
Info: Playing HD movies on the p4 or amd x64 is fine as long its locally played with a player. Only with flash or visiting sites its just rly rly slow. Its like an atari 800 xt filling the screen, line, by line.
Ofcourse all is updated to the latest.
Any way to make my cousin watch for exsample youtube again? Should be normal to watch a movie on a p4 right?
Thanks for reading.
What is your operating system & version?
What is your web browser?
What is your Flash Player version?
Do you have Hardware Acceleration enabled?
What is the CPU usage you see?
Hello, pat wilener.
Uhm: here some specs
Intel prescot 640 ( 3200 mhz, 800 fsb, 2 mb cache single core)
OS: winxp prof sp 3
Browser either latest IE, Firefox or chrome. I've tried all 3.
Flash player latest ( i think its 11, pretty sure it is)
3 gig ddr2 dual channel ram 1:1 fsb/memory/cpu.
cpu usage is on 100% even small windowd.
Even have the color depth on the desktop on 16 bits. ( or 32 doesnt invluance a bit)
The screen desktop is only 1280x1024 But trying youtube's flashplayer on even a 800x600 desktop does the same. The cpu is 100% used. Checking the task manager, cpu recourses or usage its 100% always. Killing the flash movie, the cpu goes back to idle ( 1 to 6% tops)
I've hope I've provided enough info, if not let me know. I'm glad to help in anyway I can
Edit: I've tried the hardware acc on and off, it doesnt do much. Nothing really noticble.
Trancelistic wrote:
Flash player latest ( i think its 11, pretty sure it is)
I really need to know your Flash Player version; see http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html# main_Find_the_Flash_Player_version_installed_on_your_machine
Trancelistic wrote:
cpu usage is on 100% even small windowd.
What process is using it? See Task Manager | tab Processes.
P.S. what is your display adapter, device driver version & date? See http://forums.adobe.com/thread/945765
-Gefore 8600GT 256 mb ddr3 ram
-Date: 29-02-2012
-Version: 184.108.40.20610
My Flash player version:
- 188.8.131.52
- Win xp pro 32 bits sp3
- Browser IE or chrome or Firefox.
Cpu usage is 4 x Chrome, One arround 70 to 79 %. THe other 3 devided by the 30 a 21 % left.
Thanks for the help so far, Really appriciate it.
Do you have 'Spybot Search & Destroy' installed? I just read on another forum that a user with a similar problem fixed it by disabling the SS&D Teatimer.
I do have comodo anti spy/virus + wall installed, and defense is active But Ill give it a go.
I let you know.
Ps. What the hick? Now my flash player shakes up, when i hove my mouse over the player. I've never seen this before...
I also does it after a reboot. It gets weirder and weirder o_O
ps2: Now the sounds stutters/cracks to. I haven't done a thing meanwhile.
I let u know about the scan.
hi, guys. i have the exact same issue whit flash player on crome and explorer.
around 15 days ago i found my youtube full screen start to drop 80% of frames.
start to search what was happening an found the cpu on 100% !
i have the same flash player version than "trancelectic" which is 220.127.116.11
i found a new version of flash player available but the upgrade in not possible beause the flash player installation site tells me that i've the last version. so i try to unninstall the 126.96.36.199 and download manually que last version.
i already tryed to unninstall the flash player 5 times and its impossible even with the adobe unnistaller and deletting the folder contents ans indicates the adobe uninstall help.
so i start to think that this issue is a virus or malware. i already check the system with malware bytes, eset antivirus, avast and every cleaner available.
notting happens!!!!!
i still loose frames on full screen as never before.
i have my hp pavilion who never behave this way before.
today i tryed others players like nasa tv live and the full screen video was nasty!
this is not a hardware issue or video card insuficiency. i insist that 15 days ago every video run perfect even in 1080p full screen on youtube.
please helpme understand what is happening and why the flash player 126.96.36.199 persist on my system and is impossible to unisntall!!!
I have exactly the same problem with the guys above...
The problem is essentially when using Chrome and adobe flash version 18.104.22.168 (same with the guys above).
If i use firefox or IE, the problem still exists but it is slightly better (flash version for firefox and IE : 11.3.300.268
When I do 720 or 1080 my CPU use goes up to 100% and the video gets broken...
I have not had this problem some days ago!
I've also tried to uninstall and install, problem still there. I even uninstalled and installed chrome, problem still persists.
Any ideas?
I have the same problem and a similar time frame. It makes me think it was a problem with and update or a virus. It came out of nowhere with no changes that I conciously made. My cpu usages spikes which causes overheating and eventual crashes.
Well, the fact that we all seem to be have having it around the same timeframe, it doesn't suggest a virus to me, but an automatic update on adobe's part.....
A few things to try here. First, for Chrome issues, please report this as a bug at http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/list
For bugs that are against IE, Firefox, Safari or other browsers, please enter a bug at http://bugbase.adobe.com.
Next, I'd recommend trying to disable hardware acceleration to see if that makes a difference.
How do I disable or enable hardware acceleration?
Finally, on Chrome, try disabling the PPAPI version of Plugin to see if it's "Pepper" related. If so, please note this in your bug report on the Chromium bug base.
I have similar issues as the OP and have seen same scenario play out over the past couple of years. Why would it take nearly a full on gaming rig these days to get Flash to work correctly, when just a couple of years ago it worked fine on a mid range system? Doesn't make any sense.
Just as recently as a year ago I was able to watch the videos streamed from Speed2 .com at full screen on a 50" plasma with no problem. Now, the video is so choppy, it's unwatchable. I have a 30MB cable connection with 32bit Windows 7 system that is dedicated for video. No bloatware installed, only VLC is installed. All other video formats either streamed locally or played from the host machine play fine, including HD content. The only constant problems are with Flash content streamed via the web. Doesn't matter what brower is used either. Tried IE and Chrome....did all of the uninstalling/reinstalling, clearing the cashe....disable/enable harware acceleration.....makes no difference. Disappointed in Adobe though, they have turned what was intially an entertaining and fun way for me to access content I never otherwise would have been able to, into a situation that is frustrating.
I'm guessing in the year 2013 we need a I7 16 core to watch a 240 movie, and a i9 32 core to watch hd movies.
But yes.. update your drivers to fix it.:/
An year ago, i had my amd xp 1800 ( 1533 mhz single core ) 256 mb ram@winxp , on my plasma 42 "" . All was fine
Now try it. 1 fps..
ok, i think we are getting somewhere!
I have no idea what PPAPI or pepper is, but disabling it (i.e. the 126.96.36.199) improved things a lot.. So, thanks for that!
Now I am back to 11.3.300.268 on all browsers, which make things better, but still I ain't happy.
You have got to be able to build flash in a better way... It cannot abuse two cores like that because of a full screen video...
Hey, I also use a Pentium 4 cpu on my PC with 800Mhz FSB being the same Prescott CPU series, but instead of a 640 3.2Ghz , I use a 650 3.4Ghz. I also use a AMD Radeon HD 4550 graphics PCI Expressx16 2.0 card in a PCI Express 1.0x16 card slot for graphics hardware acceleration, and I've been getting choppy video playback from flash player versions 11.2 and higher and had to resort to using flash player 11.1 currently. For RAM, I also use 4GB PC-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (a.k.a. memory speed =667Mhz). What's the memory speed on your RAM? Also, what's the PCI Expressx16 version on your graphics card slot on your motherboard (Is it version1.0 or 2.0?) Perhaps PCI Expressx16 graphics card slot version or memory speed being less than CPU FSB speed might be affecting performance with the multithreading video decoding introduced in flash player since version 11.2?
Hi. THe prescots run on 200 mhz ram ( a.k 400 mhz) I've had highe rmemory so my fsb:memory woulnd't be 1:1 ( meaning they run at the same speed)
I 've found out that 1:1 works best on my system. In a way faster ( responsive) with most things. Because my CL is lower ofcourse.
For you, You've just gotta check it.
My pci express is fully 2.0 and x16. ( got now a nvidia gts250 (ak 9800gtx) in it but no effect,flash still low fps
Back to topic:
Chrome ( flash player) seems to stutter sound now (I've tried onboard HDac97, Soundblaster audigy2 of Creative, even my old Soundblaster live 24 bit version) , and the screen if i as much do a second tast. THis can even be in "CMD" to ping google.com Even that multitask makes flash goes nuts, If i do nothing at all, not move my mouse, I'm getting the best frame rate... and yes 99% cpu to 1 chrome task) there is no recourses left to even open CMD prompt.
THAT IS NUTS. I'm sure there is a flaw in the new flash code. ( that likes to kill my cpu)
Ps. If some 1 might think I got now driver issues cuz I've tried other cards, then its a no. I'm experienced in removing drivers completly before installing new onces.
Transcelistic, go and try the trick that Chris suggested, regarding disabling PPAPI on Chrome. This would help you revert back to an earlier version of flash that makes things slightly better (but still not good). This would help you identify the issue....
I am in the same position...
So Trancelistic, are you saying the graphics card slot on your motherboard is a PCI-E x 16 2.0 card slot and not just your nvidia gts250 graphics card that is a PCI-Ex16 2.0 graphics card? What's the model of the motherboard you're using so I can check the motherboard specs for myself or if it's a OEM PC, what's the model of the PC? I'm asking this because I never come across a lot of PCs with Pentium 4 Prescotts CPU with PCI Expressx16 2.0 card slots.
Can you also try to disable the sound card devices on your PC and then test flash player to see what happens because I have a win xp on one or two machines, and disabling all sound card devices seems to cause flash video playback for example on youtube to pause automatically after about a period of seconds of playback?
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I reverted back to 126.96.36.199 and have not had any problems yet. I will do more testing to confirm.
Hey, I spoke with Trancelistic, his nvidia gts250 video card which is PCI Expressx16 2.0 graphics card is actually put in a PCI Expressx16 1.0 card slot on his motherboard. Has anyone else been using Flash Player 11.2, Flash Player 11.3 or Flash Player 11.4 beta with a PCI Expressx16 2.0 graphics card in a a PCI Expressx16 1.0/1.1 graphics card slot or a ith a PCI Expressx16 2.0 graphics card in a a PCI Expressx16 1.0/1.1 graphics card slot? If so, what's your flash video playback performance?
Chrome was updated to version 21.0.1180.75m today.
To update, please go to Chrome's tool menu and select "About Google Chrome". Wait until the update has completed and then restart the browser. You can verify that you are using the latest Flash Player for Chrome by going to the following URL and verifying that Flash is at 22.214.171.124.
Please let us know if this helps.
I updated to the latest version of Chrome and to Flash v. 18.104.22.168, it is still unbearable. Cpu up to 100%...
I reverted to 11.3.300.268 with your about:plugins trick.. It's not excellent, but at least I can see videos...
You have to fix this guys.... Whatever you did in that 11.3.31.x version is eating our cpu....
Ive just recieved an .mp3 song from a friend. my gmail ( chrome) played it in the browser. All s fine. but if i open another tab, or new chrome window the sounds starts to crack. Jeez another problem now.
see if you can disable Chrome's built-in flash plugin, and install the flash plugin for other browser(a.k.a. the non-IE and non-activex plugin) and then see what happens.
thank you. Well, I gave up ( it didn't helpt much) So i'm on boring IE with
flash manually installed from the site. Its .. kinda ok, but still insane
high cpu.
At least its watchable again ( small window 480 p)
2012/8/9 hikerKS <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: Flash player - Cpu usage is kinda of getting ridiculous?
created by hikerKS <http://forums.adobe.com/people/hikerKS> in *Using
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ougka wrote:
You have to fix this guys.... Whatever you did in that 11.3.31.x version is eating our cpu....
Please open a new bug report on the Chromium site. Details can be found here: http://www.chromium.org/for-testers/bug-reporting-guidelines
I'll also bring this up to the Google team, but it'll be much easier for everyone if I have a bug report to reference. I'd also recommend others adding their comments and observations.
I've just noticed. using the " adobe air " as well. That combinded air + flash player, short said, Really bring down my pc. ( so bad, my mouse even chocks) Thoose 2 programs,( note: both from adobe), can't not run on my pc. ( and it could always run both with no probs + other thnigs like games at the same time. a few weeks ago i could do that, now, i cant. I have to close all apps, even on a fresh windows, hoping ffor the best.
I dunno, whats has been programmed the last weeks by adobe, but it sure isn't healty for my pc:/.
I have to close all apps, adobe's apps, idle or not, or other apps, to view a simple flash movie.
short said. To watch a flash movie, either on youtube, or listen to a mp3 player (using flash) makes my pc freak out. all stutters, even open as much as a .txt docement, while a flash app is running, such as flash player or air, the pc stutters as insane, making my sound crack/stutter, and/or make my flash movie go into 1 to .....0.1 fps..
Again I remind all, i got all up to date.( rly it is, dont ask me if i've updated all)
This is insane, as my topic says:/
its just.... not fair.
Info. I can run on this old pc, like 4 real time hd movies, do a game, ( 2012 game) and record with hypercam mean while.
But wachting an adobe flash., nah not possible. It really isn't.
Its not our pcs, Its something tricky, adobe killing our old pcs, making us buy new onces.
ye not fair.
i'm sorry if I sound mad, but if adobe member/programmer is fair, you should try it and proof me other wise
I also have this problem. Flash videos on Google Chrome will make my CPU usage run WILD climbing and climbing until my PC shuts itself off due to overheating prevention. These problems started around Flash player 11.3. There were no problems of the like before 11.3.
Frankly I am not impressed by the way the people from Adobe are handling this serious issue, as people seem to be ushered towards filing bug reports specific to browsers. So I have done some environmental testing to make sure this is a Flash problem.
I can confirm that disabling hardware acceleration does not fix anything.
I can confirm that reverting to an earlier (non PPAPI) version of Flash does not fix anything. (For reference: I have tried 3 different Flash player versions under 11.3).
I can confirm that the combination of disabling hardware acceleration and reverting to non PPAPI version of Flash does not fix anything.
I can confirm that updating graphics cards drivers or reverting them does not fix anything.
I can confirm that running Internet Explorer with it's own Flash plugin shows the same problem.
I can confirm that running Firefox with the Flash plugin shows the same problem.
In conclusion: If it walks and quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck. Flash is overheating PC's, and I am unpleasantly surprised that this issue is not taken more seriously. Therefore I totally agree with Trancelistic has been typing, this is insane.
My specs for evaluation:
CPU: Intel Core i7 @ 3.07ghz
GFX card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
GFX driver: 220.127.116.1173
OS: 64 bit Windows 7
Yep. Did most of the things you mentioned with no changes. I use firefox so it is not just Chrome. I have to keep an eye on my temperatures and can only watch videos for a few minutes and then have to stop or my computer shuts down. I tried cleaning out the dust, make sure my fans were working, etc.
I need to rectify myself here, as I have just found some compelling new evidence.
The problem for me does not show up in regular Flash videos like those found on Youtube.
It shows up on livestreams. And I mean every kind of livestream.
Examples I used to test this with:
Player game streams, Penguin or Shark cams, etcetera. All these livestreams produce a massive load on my CPU that wasn't there in earlier Flash versions.
I hope this helps in solving the bug.
I would like to add that this includes music streams via Flash player. This would suggest it has nothing to do with graphics drivers!
ON my own PC who is a AMD Phenom II quad core ( 4x 3200 mhz 2 mb l2 and 6 mb l3 cache) , crashes after a few min, and its due cpu gets to hot.
This is just great lol.
Ill just dl movies from youtube and watch it locally, not gonna kill my pc.
I'd love some response to my testing.
When I get home from work I will try some more environmental testing. Things like disabling Microsoft Security Essentials. I've theorized the CPU load might be high because MSE scans all the incoming data from streams and is bad at it.
This is not likely though, as the CPU usage always comes from the browser / plugin process.
I doub it. I doub even I've got thoose securities on winxp?
Not sure though.
2012/8/17 Sylvannes <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: Flash player - Cpu usage is kinda of getting ridiculous? created
by Sylvannes <http://forums.adobe.com/people/Sylvannes> in *Using Flash
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For reference, did anyone open a bug on this CPU usage issue over at the Chromium site? If so, please let me know the number so I can follow up internally.
I have something to report:
This has happend on 3 systems, who had the flash high cpu useage.
Today ( look the mail date) it has dispeared. The cpu usage is still hight.
But the stottering and " lag" is gone
Im beginning to believe its on their site. I advise you to check the flash
player now. It has changed.
On 3 systems of " mine" they all play fine now, and we all know we have
not changed a thing. So a server controlls our cpu now? knowing its ok now.
Ofcourse this has nothing to do with internet streaming or i could lag. I'm
on a 120mbit connection (cable) And not downloading or uploading. Further
I've check when flash " lagged" my internet kb's a sec with my firewall or
progresses. Nothing strange
But now all seems ok? its like the control it
You should check it now, and confirm it with me.
2012/8/18 Chris Campbell <email@example.com>
Re: Flash player - Cpu usage is kinda of getting ridiculous?
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Masterpiece Tri-Tirthankara Statue 21"
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Price: $2950
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My experience with your company's service was excellent -- the statue actually arrived a day earlier than promised. The Buddha itself looks perfectly at home in my garden, as I hoped it would. The details in the face and clothing are exceptional and the patina is just right. I love it!Reviewer:John Bancroft (BRADENTON, FL, US)
We had a wonderful experience purchasing a stone Buddha from Kyle. He was very responsive to our initial questions and then allowed us "quiet time" to think through what we wanted. Kyle found the best shipping price for us and our 33" garden Buddha arrived packed meticulously. It looks beautiful on top of a small waterfall over our pool. I have promised Kyle a photograph once our spring foliage is out. In addition to our purchase, we enjoyed reading about Kyle's travels and life journey on his website. Clearly, bringing these statues to our individual homes is more than just a business for him- it is like sharing something that is important to him. If we ever decide to purchase another statue it will definitely be through Lotus Sculpture. Thanks so much!Reviewer:Aliya Khan (Dallas, TX, US)
Arrived on time and it is even more perfect in person! I absolutely love it. I will definitely be getting more soon.Reviewer:Nikki Castillo (Burton, MI, US)
Wonderful transaction, received Statue very promptly and expertly packagedReviewer:Mathew Davis (Shreveport, Louisiana, US)
Totally Beautiful. Perfect. LOVE THEM! THANK YOU!Reviewer:Kristina Love (Dunwoody, GA, US)
I was looking for a Ganesha murti that would suit the entrance to the new studio I and my beloved have created in Kyoto From my initial inquiry to the day of delivery, the service from Lotus Sculpture was stellar. Kyle answered my questions promptly, gave me two shipping options, and shipped the sculpture out the day I confirmed the order. I received the statue in only 5 days. It was packed with care, and very easy to unpack. The packing Lotus Sculpture used was molded to the sculptures form, which I felt showed additional care and respect for the murti. Once Ganesha was unpacked and stood up, I took some time to examine the artistry of the statue. It is actually even more gorgeous than it appeared in the photo. In fact, my beloved, who is not as passionate about the murtis as I, also remarked that he was quite handsome! It is a true work of art and devotion. I am extremely content with this purchase. If you are in need of a quality murti from a reliable dealer who exhibits a love for the statues they sell, I believe your expectations will be exceeded by Lotus Sculpture. Namaste.Reviewer:Mark Shveima (Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, JP)
A great small statue at great valueReviewer:olav aarts (Amsterdam, North Holland, NL)
Dear Kyle, I have a bit of experience with Antique Asian Spiritual Art as my teacher, Rudi, was a dealer in it in NYC in the 60's and early 70's. Then in the 80's and 90's with Stuart Perrin also. I had a modest collection for a long time. After living in Shree Gurudev Rudrananda Yoga Ashram in Big Indian, NY in the early 1970's, there were many quality antique pieces there. Very fortunate to have been around this art, huge buddhas, great large Tibetian and Indian bronzes and Thankas, etc. I am very pleased and satisfied with the beautifully carved and finished 3' wood Ganesh recently purchased. The value was spectacular, and he makes a welcome addition to our meditation hall. Thank you Lotus Sculpture for making affordable quality pieces accessable to all. Warmly, Michele Galante, MDReviewer:Michele Galante, MD (Suffern, New York, US)
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- Materials: Bangladeshi Lost Wax Method Bronze
- Total Height Including Base: 21 inches
- Base Width & Depth: 16 x 10 inches
- Weight: 32 pounds
- This masterpiece bronze sculpture depicts three Tirthankaras, known as a Tri-Tirthankara image
- It is a bronze masterpiece!
- Bangladeshi bronze statues are extremely rare. Lotus Sculpture is the only company who carries them. Soon, we fear, there will be no more Hindu bronze artists in Muslim Bangadesh so this is an opportunity to have a piece of history
- The Tri-Tirthankara statue is a one of a kind, lost wax method, bronze statue. Only one of these statues is ever made
Write up on the original sculpture taken from the National Museum, New Delhi: The bronze metal sculpture is of a Tirthankara, a Jain savior, who sits in the center with two more Tirthankaras standing in meditation on either side of the main figure, thus making a group of three Tirthankaras, known as a Tri-Tirthankara image. On two ends of the pedestal are figures of a Yaksha and a Yakshi. The central Tirthankara sits on an embroidered cushion placed on a simhasana (lion throne) whose centre has the dharmachakra, or the wheel of law, flanked by two deer. The lion throne, the textile cover or carpet on it and the cushion all have beautiful designs. On top of the pedestal, below the Yakshi and Yaksha, are eight heads which symbolize the eight planets. This beautiful composition dates from circa 650 AD. and is typical of the Western School from the seventh century onwards whose examples have been discovered in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Bangladeshi Bronze is an extremely durable metal made from a combination of 5 metals; copper, iron, tin, with minute additions of silver and gold. This combination is called Panchaloha bronze and is the basis for making the sacred Hindu temple statues around the world. Copper is the most prevalent metal in the alloy. Copper also gives the metal a softer composition that allows the bronze artisans to carve the details that are prevalent in each piece. All the Bangleshi bronze sculpture Lotus Sculpture carries are Panchaloham and thus suited for any home altar or community temple.
Because of the durability of the metal not much is needed to maintain a bronze sculpture. Many of our customers purchase a bronze statue and perform daily puja and abhisheka consisting of bathing the Hindu deity in ghee, milk, coconut milk or other liquids. In this case nothing is needed to keep the statue clean as it will be bathed daily. If the sculpture is used for "darshan" or simply viewing the sculpture it is best to dust the statue as needed so no dirt collects in the details of the sculpture. For Bangladeshi bronze statues if you would like the sculpture to shine, use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the piece as needed.
If you have any questions concerning your bronze statue please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
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This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping. The shipping charge is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the United States. Each sculpture is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. To obtain a shipping quote simply add the statue you are interested in to your shopping cart and then select click on the "Calculate Domestic Shipping" button. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
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This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an international customer please select "International Shipping" during checkout. The shipping charge will be calculated as $0. Lotus Sculpture will email you the correct shipping cost subject to your approval or you may call us at 760-994-4455 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com for a shipping quote. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
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Pro Bowl inside linebacker Ray Lewis did not make it through his 17th season, but he will play in No. 18 next year.
The Ravens announced that Lewis tore his triceps in his right arm in Sunday's game against Dallas ending what had been his worst season, but he won't retire.
Warriors like Lewis don't go out because of injuries. They go out on their own terms and time, and Lewis still believes he can play at a high level in the NFL.
If the Ravens had won a Super Bowl last season then maybe Lewis might have called it quits, but he won't now because he has something to prove. Another game is on because the same desire and competitiveness that made him the best middle linebacker to ever play the game will drive him back to the playing field.
For all practical reasons, Lewis should retire because there is nothing else to prove. He can no longer run sideline to sideline and make tackles, which was his trademark throughout his illustrious career.
He had become a liability on passing situations and the power and strength in his shoulders had deteriorated to the point where he couldn't shed blocks any more. Lewis survived on instincts and savvy being able to slip blockers and not have any wasted movements.
But even that started to fade in 2012. Combined with a young defensive line that could no longer protect him and allow him to roam the middle, Lewis became an easy target for offensive linemen. Kansas City ran for 214 yards on Oct. 7 and the Cowboys ran for 227 on Sunday.
And that's when Lewis went down.
The team's announcement Monday about Lewis being finished for the season was just a formality. When he didn't play in the Cowboys last two offensive series you knew the injury had to be serious.
Ray Lewis seldom comes out of games. Ray Lewis never stops playing, and he never quits.
Unfortunately for Lewis, he has become a victim of his own success. Every great linebacker is compared to him these days because Lewis set the standard. Even the current Lewis is compared to the younger Lewis and he falls short.
On a day when his season ended, the injury to cornerback Lardarius Webb was more significant to the Ravens than the loss of Lewis.
The Ravens will be fine with fourth-year player Dannell Ellerbe as Lewis' replacement. Ellerbe has had a spotty career and shown great potential, but his off the field antics of being late for meetings, games and flights often put him in Harbaugh's doghouse.
This year, though, has been different. Despite playing on basically passing situations, Ellerbe has performed well and is one of the team's top tacklers.
This is a great opportunity for Ellerbe as well as the team because they both want to show that they can play well consistently without Lewis. They've done it before and they will do it again.
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Lewis' crash this season was foreseeable. When he reported to training camp 20 pounds lighter than his normal playing weight of 260 pounds, the question became not if he was going to wear down, but when?
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Dear Marvin,
When I was a boy in London, it was a time when men still wore three-piece suits. My grandfather always wore a gold chain across his waistcoat with a heavy gold watch on one end and an Asprey gold cigar cutter on the other. He was given the cutter as a gift in May of 1866. After dinner the men would retire to a special room in the house where they could smoke cigars, talk and drink Port or brandy. My father eventually was handed down the cutter.
I remember before I went into the army, he took me to a dinner at Simpson's in the Strand. We ate in a huge upstairs dining room where only men were allowed. Roasts were wheeled around on trolleys with silver canopies and they cut the meat at your table. After dinner, they came around with another trolley loaded with cigar boxes. You selected one and they warmed and cut it and you smoked it. A perfect meal. Eventually I ended up with the cutter.
For 30 years I traveled and worked all over the world. Every time I went out to an evening of dining, it was with me. It always cut a perfect V and has never been sharpened. I finally retired and I now live in Arizona. My friends and I have had 20 years of cigars in bars and after dinner in some of the truly great restaurants that are here.
On April 30, it all came to an end. Arizona has banned smoking in public places. Secondhand smoke is a danger. My grandfather lived to 96, my father to 93; on that basis, I've got another 20-odd years to go. Now the cutter stays home when I go out. I have no son to leave it to as I have four daughters. I'm going to ask one of them to slip the old cutter into the box with me when I go, just in case there truly is a heaven. I only hope your magazine is in the waiting room.
Nick Belson
Scottsdale, Arizona
Dear Marvin,
Mine is a tale of the inexpensive, generic, bundled cigar. When I began smoking premium cigars, price was an issue. My online retailer sends out regular e-mail specials, and I was glad to see the low prices on what were hailed as "premium, hand-rolled, long-filler cigars."
I was ready to stock my two humidors and immediately ordered three 25-count bundles. They were all different brands, in different sizes. What they all had in common was poor construction. Nearly 50 percent turned out to be unsmokable, with the rest drawing poorly and burning unevenly. I learned a hard lesson during the time it took me to make my way through the three bundles. What was normally an incredibly relaxing experience became a painful struggle.
No more bundles for this cigar smoker. As is the case in most areas of life, you get what you pay for. While I know from reading your wonderful magazine there are bargains out there, they come in the form of name brands. I'll never skimp on my cigars again. You can't put a price on the enjoyment received from a well-constructed cigar with a perfect draw and an even burn.
Mark Unruh
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Editor's note: Mark, sorry you had such a bad experience. Not all bundle cigars are bad. But there's a saying I've heard related to wine—life is too short to drink bad wine. The same is true for cigars.


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Note: I see "Argo" won an academy award, and I see I neglected to post my review which first appeared in the print-only TV Guide of The Marshall Independent. So here it is.
After a slow beginning the reputation of "Argo" as a taut psychological thriller and intelligent action flick is getting around.
"Argo" achieves the most difficult feat for a thriller, keeping you on edge even when you know the outcome walking in. As action flick it hearkens back to an earlier time before the "non-stop action" genre, when films paid attention to set up and character development. And for once, the CIA are shown as the good guys.
And if you're paying careful attention there are some interesting questions about realpolitik and ethics versus practicalities raised therein.
"Argo" tells the story of the "Canadian caper," a joint CIA-Canadian operation that spirited six American diplomatic personnel out of Iran during the Iranian hostage crisis in January, 1980.
Since a generation has passed since those days, the film begins with a narrator relating the background. In 1979 the Shah of Iran was forced into exile and the Ayatollah Khomeni returned from his own exile to assume spiritual leadership of the new Islamic Republic of Iran.
Enraged that the U.S. admitted the Shah into the country for medical treatment, militants stormed and seized the American embassy, taking the staff hostage for what was to become a 444 day ordeal.
Six diplomats escaped out a back door and ultimately found refuge in the residence of the Canadian ambassador, Ken Taylor (Victor Garber.)
CIA officials brainstorm various plans to extract the six, discarding all of them as impractical, until agent Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck, who also directs) comes up with an audacious plan to extract the six disguised as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a science fiction movie to be called Argo.
The plan is green-lighted as the "least bad" option.
Mendez contacts makeup artist John Chambers (John Goodman) who did contract work for the CIA with disguises.
"Let me get this straight, you want to come to Hollywood, make a fake movie, and do nothing?" Chambers asked. "You'll fit right in."
Chambers helps Mendez recruit producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin) to establish a thorough cover for the operation.
"If I'm going to make a fake movie, I'm going to make a fake hit," Siegel said.
The cover involved a real script that justified an exotic location shoot (an adaptation of Roger Zelazny's novel, "Lord of Light" by the way,) full-page ads in Variety, press conferences, casting calls, and an office that existed to answer precisely one phone call from Iran to verify that Mendez's cover character was "out of the country on location."
The understated tension is marvelously done, Afleck has a great future as a director. The living conditions of the six, in comfortable but cramped conditions, living in fear, getting on each others nerves, is shown in images with few words. A glimpse of a man shot by firing squad through a window, a man hanged from a crane, the growing suspicion that the Iranian housekeeper knows who the ambassador's guests are. This could be a textbook illustration of the novelist's dictum, "Show – don't tell."
"Argo" doesn't shy away from the moral ambiguity of the U.S.- Iranian conflict. Yes the U.S. sponsored a coup against Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh in 1953, and supported a despot who ruled with the brutal CIA-trained secret police SAVAK.
But with the Shah gone, what replaced him? Even more brutal religious fanatics who threw a rich and modernizing country into poverty and chaos.
And who were the militant leaders? Mendez tells the six while briefing them. Not semi-literate goat-herders but American and European-educated English speakers who had seen the west close up, and hated it. Hated the west enough to throw away ancient laws on the treatment of diplomats and stage sadistic mock-execution with their captives.
There's food for thought here, now more than ever.
There's also some choices Afleck made he should have thought twice about. "Argo" has it the six were refused refuge at the British and New Zealand embassies. In fact both embassies aided the six in important ways, as did the Swedish embassy which briefly sheltered one of them.
Afleck calls this dramatic license to heighten the sense the six had no place else to go.
No, having the Swissair plane chased down the runway by gunmen in trucks as it's taking off is dramatic license. This is slander.
After the preview at the Toronto Film Festival in September, critics charged "Argo" unfairly minimized Canadian participation in the operation. Well perhaps, but then again the Canadians got all the credit until 1997 when the operation was declassified and Mendez got to claim his Intelligence Star medal, and Chambers his Intelligence medal.


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Altru Doctor Treats Patients in TanzaniaGRAND FORKS (WDAZ-TV) - A local doctor took his talent halfway around the world to a small village in Tanzania and helped some very ill patients.
GRAND FORKS (WDAZ-TV) - A local doctor took his talent halfway around the world to a small village in Tanzania and helped some very ill patients.
In the town of Arusha, some workers make less than $1 a day and when you think about the cost of medicine and treatment, it almost seems unreal.
Luckily, Dr. Rolf Paulson is doing everything he can to help.
"It was just heart-wrenching because basically my first day there they diagnosed a little baby with AIDS which is basically a death sentence, then 20 minutes later we diagnosed her 20-year-old mom with the same thing," Paulson said.
From infants to elderly patients, Dr. Rolf Paulson says he experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while working in Tanzania.
"It was very challenging, but at that time that's something that's fun and exciting and very rewarding," Paulson said.
It put into perspective how lucky people are here in the U.S. for the Altru doctor. Americans don't deal with AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis at the rate that Africa does.
"The diseases come in at a later stage and are awful," Paulson said.
It's equipment like a hand-held heart monitor that Dr. Paulson has sent to Tanzania so doctors there can use up-to-date technology to treat patients.
"Over 100 of them over there and they're being used," Paulson said.
So even when Dr. Paulson isn't there, he still finds ways to help the people in Arusha.
"That's the real gratifying thing too, to be helping in different ways," Paulson said.
Although he had to work with interpreters to communicate with his patient, he still felt idolized.
"The people seemed wonderful, they were grateful, excited and very interested," Paulson said.
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Using simple, recognizable shapes and fresh colors, Gale Kaseguma's artwork is ideal for kids' rooms and nurseries. Kaseguma is especially known for her use of colorful collages of several different materials to create layers and textures in her artwork. Her unique style has been loved by celebrities and institutions, but Oopsy Daisy allows anyone to bring her special artwork home!
Oopsy Daisy's fun, colorful, art-based lamps are the perfect lighting option for your nursery or child's bedroom. The lamps coordinate perfectly with art collections from Oopsy Daisy and each feature a playful, vibrant lamp shade and shaped resin base in your choice of 6 fun colors. Your child will love the story told by each of the lamp shades and you will love the high-style design elements they feature. Each lamp is 21" tall with base and shade. If you're interested in ordering just the shade to use with an existing lamp base, please contact our customer care department for assistance ordering. Maximum 100W, 120V, Type A bulb is recommended for this kids table lamp.
Oopsy Daisy, Fine Art for Kids offers an amazing variety of exclusive kids' art and d�cor to enhance your child's space, including stretched canvas wall art, mural banners, wall hangings, growth charts, birthday banners, clocks, rugs, lamps, nightlights, jewelry, dolls, and even placemats! Each darling piece includes an artist biography to allow your little one to appreciate the unique hand and mind that created your stunning piece of art. The diverse styles and interpretations of the Oopsy Daisy artists have allowed the company to offer the largest collection of children's fine art in the world! Meant to engage and inspire children, many of these quality art pieces incorporate educational aspects to foster learning, even while your child is happily at play. In addition, a portion of annual sales is donated to charities that benefit children in need. Proudly made in the USA. This item is custom made especially for you upon order.Please note, this product is wired for use in the US, Canada and most countries in Central and South America. If you are purchasing this lighting item for intended use in another country, it may not be compatible with the typical voltage requirements of that country. Some of our light fixtures can be re-wired by the designer to meet the needed voltage requirements. Please contact our customer care team before ordering.
SIZE: 21"H x 11"W
Category: Lighting, Kids Lamps
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